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Geometrical Justice: The Death Penalty in America

Geometrical Justice: The Death Penalty in America

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Geometrical Justice: The Death Penalty in America is a book that explains the reasons behind legal decisions and the disparities in capital punishment. It is based on Donald Black's theoretical ideas and focuses on who is sentenced to death and executed in the US. The book aims to provide a theory that predicts and explains legal decisions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 156 pages
Publication date: 23 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


The enigmatic nature of legal decisions persists, leaving many perplexed. Why was one individual sentenced to a staggering 20 years in prison for the same crime, while another received a comparatively lenient 10-year sentence? Moreover, why did one person opt to pursue civil damages, while another chose to let the matter drop? The fundamental purpose of legal rules is to provide answers to these perplexing questions, yet their responses often fall short of complete comprehension. Wouldn't it be extraordinary to possess a theory that could accurately predict and elucidate legal decisions?

Geometrical Justice: The Death Penalty in America, a groundbreaking work by Donald Black, delves into these critical concerns, with a specific focus on the practice of capital punishment in the United States. The book employs Black's theoretical framework to address these issues, shedding light on the factors that determine the severity of murders and the impact of social characteristics on case outcomes. By drawing upon the most rigorous data available in the field, the authors unveil significant disparities in capital punishment, revealing why one individual survives while another meets their demise.

This captivating book will captivate scholars, researchers, and students engaged in criminal justice, criminology, and socio-legal studies, as well as those enrolled in courses on sentencing, corrections, and capital punishment. Geometrical Justice offers a profound exploration of the complex dynamics that shape legal decisions, providing valuable insights into the intricate interplay between societal factors, criminal behavior, and the ultimate fate of individuals involved in the legal system.

Weight: 320g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032009865

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